by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 27, 2023 | Human Rights
Joseph Beam was a Black gay writer, poet, and activist who was a prominent figure in the Black LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s. He was born in New York City in 1946 and passed away in 1988. Beam was a gifted writer and poet, known for his powerful and evocative work...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 26, 2023 | Self Love & Acceptance
On Sunday evening THRIVE SS’ Executive Director, Larry Walker, was the featured speaker at The Silver Lining Project’s bimonthly National “Oba’s Roundtable.” Larry’s talk covered various aspects and approaches to leadership, with the overarching point that “there is...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 24, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Human Rights
Healthcare is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, yet implicit bias within the healthcare system can create barriers for certain marginalized communities, particularly Black SGL (same-gender-loving) people living with HIV. Implicit bias refers to unconscious...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 23, 2023 | Human Rights
Housing is a crucial aspect of healthcare, particularly for Black SGL (same-gender-loving) and queer communities. These communities often face discrimination and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing, which can have a significant impact on their physical...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 20, 2023 | P.A.S.A.N.
HIV criminalization refers to the laws and policies that criminalize individuals living with HIV for non-disclosure, exposure, or transmission of the virus. These laws are often based on outdated and stigmatizing assumptions about HIV, and they do more harm than good...
